The ESP8266 is a low-cost Wi-Fi chip with full TCP/IP stack and MCU (microcontroller unit) capability produced by Shanghai-based Chinese manufacturer, Espressif Systems. The ESP-12E module is a shielded breakout board that combines the ESP8266 with 4MB of flash and a PCB antenna. This development board integrates the ESP-12E module with a CH340G USB TTL adapter chip, power converter circuitry, buttons, and breadboard compatible pin headers.

The default firmware can add WIFI capability to another microcontroller over a serial interface, but this little chip really shines when loaded with Arduino, NodeMCU, or MicroPython.

This module is great for both experienced users and for users who are new to the ESP8266.

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The ESP8266 is a low-cost Wi-Fi chip with full TCP/IP stack and MCU (microcontroller unit) capability produced by Shanghai-based Chinese manufacturer, Espressif Systems.

The ESP-12E module is a shielded breakout board that combines the ESP8266 with 4MB of flash and a PCB antenna. This development board integrates the ESP-12E module with a CH340G USB TTL adapter chip, power converter circuitry, buttons, and breadboard compatible pin headers.

The default firmware can add WIFI capability to another microcontroller over a serial interface, but this little chip really shines when loaded with Arduino, NodeMCU, or MicroPython.

This module is great for both experienced users and for users who are new to the ESP8266.